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buying advice: Seller-Paid Closing Costs? - 05/17/12 02:28 PM
As part of obtaining loan preapproval, lenders often suggest to a buyer that they request the seller foot the bill for all of the costs involved in closing their loan. While in a strong Buyer's market ... somewhat similar to current real estate market ... it only seems reasonable to expect that a Seller would be all too happy to pitch in with whatever's necessary in order to sell a home.
However, this expectation is a bit problematic, especially when working with bank-owned and short sale properties -- actually even with traditional "seller" listings.
Consider the following:
In the typical purchase … (0 comments)
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buying advice: 20 Tips to Buying a New Construction Home - 03/06/12 05:27 PM
Buying a new construction home is a bit different than purchasing a resale home – one that's been previously owned by someone else. You'll need to be familiar with a few tricks of the trade, along with understanding a bit about how the process works. These 20 tips to buying a new construction home are just the starting point on your way to the new construction home of your dreams. When you're ready, I'd be delighted to be of assistance to you!
1. Use your own Broker/Agent
ALWAYS use your own Broker/Agent; doing so will help ensure that you get what … (6 comments)
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buying advice: Part II - New Construction In and Around Auburn WA - 03/05/12 09:14 PM
In Part I of this post, I reviewed new construction and communities by DR Horton, Soundbuilt Homes, Schneider Family Homes, and Conner Homes. Because new construction is such a huge part of our south King County and north Pierce County Auburn location, I’ve split my quick overview into two posts.
In addition, you’ll find a few more tips about buying new construction in the post 20 Tips to Buying New Construction.
Premier Homes
I haven’t had a chance to work with any of the Premier Homes folks yet, but wanted to include them in this list as they have a … (0 comments)
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buying advice: Part I -- New Construction In and Around Auburn WA - 03/05/12 05:48 PM
Acquiring a new home is thrilling for every Buyer, but new construction, in particular, maintains an exceptionally high level of anticipation, followed by what seem to be endless delays and frustration, and then finally culminating in a near fever-pitch of excitement.
In addition to the shiny new finishes and new house smell, of course, new construction is attractive to many buyers because of builder financing and low down payment incentives, extended warranties, and the desire to decorate a home from the ground up, choosing plans, colors, cabinets, counters, and flooring. Not to mention that a contract written for new construction will … (2 comments)
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buying advice: Auburn, WA -- MainVue Homes at The Bridges - 01/18/12 03:57 PM
New home-building in Auburn, WA continues to increase, as evidenced by a quick drive through the area. One of the most ambitious new developments in Auburn is The Bridges, by MainVue Homes, located just east of 124th, between 304th and 288th.
A few years ago I watched as the area was cleared and developed with streets, lights, and playgrounds, and then the real estate economy tanked and the property sat idle … until recently!
Unfortunately, it appears that the folks at MainVue homes have decided not to list their homes on our local MLS. Visiting both their Web and … (2 comments)
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buying advice: 15 Things Your Buyer Agent Should (Will!) Do For You! - 08/21/10 01:11 PM
My daughter is currently shopping for a house outside of Washington State, where I'm licensed and practice. Although I cautioned her and her husband against making sign calls and suggesting (strongly!) that she work with a Realtor I interviewed on her behalf and recommend, they decided to make a sign call and then moved forward with that agent. And not happily so. When I spoke with her by phone yesterday, her comment to me was
"Oh Mom, the agent just opens the doors. We're perfectly capable of finding houses on our own and we don't need any other help."
Yikes! Now … (7 comments)
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Gabrielle Nemes
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WA
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